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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Delight in homemade Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth soft and perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
For the Fruit & Flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries can substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Use a whisk to blend evenly. Cut in cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Gently fold in fresh cranberries and orange zest using a spatula. Knead lightly until it forms a cohesive dough without overworking.
  3. Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring about 4x12 inches, wrap in parchment paper, and freeze for 20 minutes to retain shape.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a lined baking sheet. Slice chilled dough into 24 sticks and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature.

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